MOT Stats

BMW 550

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1997	1	100%	n/a
2001	1	100%	n/a
2003	1	0%	SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.
2005	31	64.52%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
2006	62	72.58%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2007	40	87.5%	Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
2008	17	76.47%	Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.
2009	10	70%	Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.
2010	31	74.19%	Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.
2011	18	94.44%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2012	7	71.43%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
2013	3	100%	n/a
2014	19	78.95%	Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator.
2015	6	50%	Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or not working
2016	3	33.33%	Electronic power steering MIL indicating a system malfunction.
2017	1	100%	n/a
2018	1	100%	n/a
2019	1	100%	n/a
2020	3	100%	n/a

Tests: 256

Average BMW 550 pass rate: 76.17%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.	5.3.1(b)(i)	Major	15%
2	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.	5.3.4(a)(i)	Major	13%
3	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.	3.5(a)	Major	11%
4	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	10%
5	Steering ball joint with excessive wear.	2.1.3(b)(i)	Major	10%
6	Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.	8.2.1.2(h)	Major	7%
7	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.	5.2.3(d)(ii)	Dangerous	7%
8	Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.	5.3.4(b)(ii)	Major	7%
9	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.	1.1.13(a)(ii)	Dangerous	5%
10	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.	5.2.3(e)	Dangerous	5%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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